This document discusses the current state of information and communication technology (ICT) in the Philippines. It provides definitions of key ICT terms and trends, including the evolution of the World Wide Web from static Web 1.0 pages to dynamic Web 2.0 pages that allow user participation and user-generated content. It also outlines the growth of ICT industries and jobs in the Philippines, as well as trends in mobile technologies and social media. Key points covered include the Philippines being an "ICT hub of Asia" with a large business process outsourcing sector, the prevalence of cell phone usage, and the definition of concepts like hashtags, folksonomy, and convergence in technology.